Evelyn,

UMCP does not have "bridging"  funds available for PI's during funding
gaps.  Some use their discretionary funds for this, some do not.  Many do
not have discretionary funds. This topic has been discussed by many
groups over the years and never resolved.

Erica Magrum
Acting Director
Office of Research Administration and Advancement
University of Maryland at College Park

>
> I am interested in knowing the policy of your institutions with respect
> to the investigators' use of their discretionary funds:  Do you expect
> PI's to expend all their discretionary funds to cover bridging funds when
> they have a gap (hopefully temporary) in funding for a long-term program
> or are "bridging" funds generally available from your institution?
>
> I would very much appreciate comments.  I'll summarize for the group.  Thanx!
>
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